Episodes

  • S6 Ep3: World Health Organization Special Envoy Dr. Vanessa Kerry on Climate Change as a Global Health Crisis

    S6 Ep3: World Health Organization Special Envoy Dr. Vanessa Kerry on Climate Change as a Global Health Crisis
    Apr 22 2024
    Dean Lloyd Minor welcomes physician Vanessa Kerry, World Health Organization Director-General Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health and CEO of Seed Global Health, for a conversation about the broad-reaching impact of climate change on human health. They discuss global priorities for addressing the climate crisis, strategies for supporting health care workers in developing countries, and why a historic moment at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference presents an opportunity for international momentum. They also explore the origins of Seed Global Health, lessons to be gleaned from its model of training and investment, and the importance of leading by example.
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    35 mins
  • S6 Ep2: Pfizer Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Sally Susman on Communicating in Crisis & the Value of Joy

    S6 Ep2: Pfizer Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Sally Susman on Communicating in Crisis & the Value of Joy
    Apr 10 2024
    Dean Lloyd Minor welcomes Sally Susman, chief corporate affairs officer at Pfizer, for a conversation about the vital role of communication in executive leadership. They explore lessons from the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, the difference between misinformation and disinformation, and tips for communicating proactively. They also discuss the power of personal stories, the importance of mustering the courage to be candid, and the unexpected value of joy in corporate culture.
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    34 mins
  • S6 Ep1: Chelsea Clinton on Global Health, Storytelling in Science & Optimism as a Moral Choice

    S6 Ep1: Chelsea Clinton on Global Health, Storytelling in Science & Optimism as a Moral Choice
    Mar 27 2024
    In a special episode recorded in front of a live audience, Dean Lloyd Minor welcomes Chelsea Clinton, a bestselling author and an advocate for public health and early childhood education. They discuss the importance of accountability for scaling global health initiatives, and the power of storytelling to counter misinformation in science and health. They also talk about finding motivation through conscious optimism and rebuilding public trust through support of individuals, families, and communities. Along the way, they share memories of Chelsea’s time as a Stanford undergraduate and their overlapping memories of their home state of Arkansas.
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    38 mins
  • S5 Ep4: Trauma expert Katharine Manning on Responding to Distress & Creating an Empathetic Workplace

    S5 Ep4: Trauma expert Katharine Manning on Responding to Distress & Creating an Empathetic Workplace
    Dec 6 2023
    Dean Lloyd Minor welcomes Katharine Manning, author, victim rights attorney, and expert on empathy in the workplace, for a conversation about how to support people in distress. They discuss the universal needs of people who have experienced traumatic situations, from being victims of a crime to losing a loved one. They also explore effective ways to respond to people who have confided problems, strategies for coping in professions that are emotionally trying, and how leaders can cultivate a culture of empathy and mental wellbeing at work.
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    34 mins
  • S5 Ep3: Executive Coach Matt Abrahams on How to Connect & Engage in a Time-Starved World

    S5 Ep3: Executive Coach Matt Abrahams on How to Connect & Engage in a Time-Starved World
    Nov 15 2023
    Dean Lloyd Minor welcomes Matt Abrahams, executive communications coach and Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer, for a conversation about how to connect and engage different audiences in a wide range of settings. They explore key principles for effective communications, the importance of focusing on audience needs, and how to prepare for spontaneous speaking opportunities. They also discuss how to build trust through collaboration, the pitfalls of going negative, and balancing the efficiency gains of generative AI with the loss of authenticity and human connection.
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    33 mins
  • S5 Ep2: Author & Physician Abraham Verghese on Family, Medicine, and Writing “The Covenant of Water”

    S5 Ep2: Author & Physician Abraham Verghese on Family, Medicine, and Writing “The Covenant of Water”
    Oct 9 2023
    Dean Lloyd Minor welcomes Abraham Verghese, MD, physician, educator, and bestselling author, for a conversation about literature, medicine, and his latest book “The Covenant of Water.” They explore the family history and medical mystery at the heart of the critically acclaimed novel, along with the synergies of writing and medicine. They also discuss the books that inspired Verghese’s career, how he found his artistic voice, and what it’s like when your creation receives enthusiastic support from Oprah Winfrey.
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    38 mins
  • S5 Ep1: Fmr. Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer on the Future of AI and Pioneering Transformative Technology

    S5 Ep1: Fmr. Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer on the Future of AI and Pioneering Transformative Technology
    Sep 19 2023
    Dean Lloyd Minor welcomes Marissa Mayer, former Yahoo CEO, early Google employee and co-founder of Sunshine, for a conversation about the past, present, and future of AI and lessons learned from the evolution of search engine technology. They explore her experience pioneering iconic Google applications, what to expect as AI technology matures, and what it will take for a company to distinguish itself in the competitive world of AI. They also discuss the importance of building AI systems around the human experience, how to best regulate emerging technologies, and how to earn the public’s trust when developing transformative innovations. 
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    36 mins
  • S4 Ep6: Philanthropist Alice Walton on Building Bridges to Art & Medicine in Underserved Regions

    S4 Ep6: Philanthropist Alice Walton on Building Bridges to Art & Medicine in Underserved Regions
    Jun 12 2023
    In a special episode recorded from his home state of Arkansas, Dean Lloyd Minor welcomes Alice Walton, philanthropist and fellow Arkansan, for a lively conversation about the importance of creating opportunities and access to art and health care, particularly in underserved regions. 

    They explore the intersections of medicine and the humanities, and discuss how Walton’s newly established Whole Health Institute and Alice L. Walton School of Medicine will support human health with a holistic, integrated approach. Walton also shares leadership lessons from her father, Sam Walton, and her insights about building institutions to benefit rural communities.
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    35 mins